International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
IJALIS
ISSN: 2360-7858
Vol. 9(10), pp. 512-527. November, 2021.
ISSN: 2360-7858
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2021450
Full Length Research
Utilization of Library Resources by Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
1*Okeuhie Ndubuisi Stephen, 2Emmanuela Chibure, Anyakwo, 3Ndu, Maria Ogonna, 4Agbagha, Mercy Mma (CLN) and 5Uyabeme Clemetina Nwakaego
1National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike. Corresponding author’s E-mail: okeuhiendubu154@yahoo.com
2National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike.
31National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike.
Submission Date: 10 September 2021 Accepted 31 October 2021
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Abstract |
This study examined the utilization of library resources by LIS students of MOUAU. The study was guided by four specific objectives and four research questions. The study employed descriptive survey research design, while the population of the study is two hundred and fifty two (252), comprising of 100 level students (110), 300 level students (2), and 400 level students (140). The proportionate stratified sampling technique was used as the sampling technique. Only one instrument (questionnaire) was used. The questionnaire was validated by professionals from LIS Department, MOUAU. Mean was used in analyzing data for the study. The study identified that books, journals, reference materials and Indexes/abstracts are the information needs of undergraduate students of LIS in MOUAU library, The study also determined a positive perception of LIS students, of the information resources in the library, Indicated that the major challenge faced by undergraduate students of LIS in the use of library resources in MOUAU library is inconsistent power supply, and identified maintenance of constant supply of power as the main solution to the challenges of utilizing library resources in MOUAU library.. The study therefore recommended that: The management of the university should ensure that library resources identified to be utilized to a low extent should be improved upon, to encourage their utilization. The university should ensure encourage higher extent of utilization of library resources by undergraduates in order to achieve user satisfaction.. The universities authority should ensure that current library materials are provided maintain early opening of the library, constant power supply, library should be courteous, and facilities in the library should be maintained.
Keywords: Accessibility, Utilization, Agricultural Information, Rural Farmers and Agricultural Information Resources
| Cite This Article As: Okeuhie, N. S., Anyakwo, E.C., Ndu, M. O., Agbagha, M.M., Uyabeme C. N. (2021). Utilization of Library Resources by Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(10): 512-527 | |